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Guides

• Obamacare Alternatives for Healthy Texans Paying Too Much

  Paying too much for Obamacare? If you're healthy, tobacco-free and over 400% FPL, you may qualify for a lower premium. Not for those with health issues.

• The 400% FPL Subsidy Cliff: What It Means for Your Premium

  For 2026 coverage, income above 400% of the federal poverty level generally means no premium tax credit. See the exact income limits for your household size and what to check before you enroll.

• ACA Income Limits in Texas for 2026 Coverage

  2026 ACA income limits in Texas by household size: the 100% FPL minimum, the 400% FPL subsidy cliff, and how to estimate your premium tax credit before you enroll.

• Is Obamacare Too Expensive Now That You're Over 400% FPL?

  Obamacare too expensive because you're over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff? Healthy, tobacco-free Texans may qualify for lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Split Your Household: The Right Plan for Each Family Member

  One family member needs prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on an ACA plan and place healthy members on a separate product to lower the total.

• Who Qualifies for an ACA Alternative — and Who Doesn't

  ACA alternatives are generally for healthy, tobacco-free people with no pending procedures or significant medical history. See who qualifies — and who doesn't.

• ACA Marketplace vs Alternative Products: An Honest Comparison

  Compare ACA Marketplace plans with non-ACA alternatives: pre-existing conditions, subsidies, benefits and who each fits. Alternatives are not qualified plans.

• Significant Medical History? The ACA Is Likely Your Best Fit

  If you have a significant medical history like cancer or diabetes, the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare) is likely your right choice. Here's why alternatives aren't.

• Under 400% FPL? Your ACA Subsidy Is Probably Your Best Deal

  If your household is under 400% FPL, ACA premium tax credits may make Marketplace coverage far cheaper than any alternative. See why alternatives aren't for you.

• Early Retirees Over 400% FPL: Bridging the Gap to Medicare

  Retired before 65 and over 400% FPL? Healthy, tobacco-free early retirees may qualify for lower premiums than full-price ACA. Not for those with conditions.

• Self-Employed and Over the Subsidy Cliff? Review Your Options

  Self-employed and earning over 400% FPL? Healthy, tobacco-free business owners may qualify for lower premiums than full-price Obamacare. Not everyone qualifies.

• Short-Term Medical in Texas: What You Need to Know

  Short-term medical plans in Texas: who they fit, federal duration limits, and why they're not ACA-qualified. Healthy applicants only; not everyone qualifies.

• Fixed Indemnity Plans: Cash Benefits, Not Major Medical

  Fixed indemnity plans pay set cash amounts for covered services. They are not major medical or ACA-qualified. Learn who they fit and their limits.

• Medically Underwritten Health Plans: Lower Premiums If You Qualify

  Underwritten health plans price coverage on your health. Healthy, tobacco-free applicants may pay less than full-price ACA. Not ACA-qualified; not for everyone.

• Before You Leave Your ACA Plan: A Safety Checklist

  Thinking of leaving your ACA plan? Use this checklist: confirm approval, review exclusions, check networks and never cancel early. Not everyone qualifies.

• Ongoing Prescriptions: Keep Coverage, Lower the Household Bill

  Ongoing prescriptions can affect whether you qualify for ACA alternatives. Learn how to keep needed coverage and still lower your household's premium.

Katy-area guides

• Obamacare Alternatives in Katy, Texas

  Paying too much for Obamacare in Katy, TX? Healthy, tobacco-free families over 400% FPL may qualify for lower premiums. Local licensed agent. Not for everyone.

• Over the Subsidy Cliff in Katy? Here's What to Know

  Over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff in Katy, TX? See 2026 income limits and how healthy households may lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Katy Families: The Right Plan for Each Member

  Katy family with one member needing prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on ACA and place healthy members on separate products to lower costs.

• Obamacare Alternatives in Fulshear, Texas

  Paying too much for Obamacare in Fulshear, TX? Healthy, tobacco-free families over 400% FPL may qualify for lower premiums. Local licensed agent. Not for everyone.

• Over the Subsidy Cliff in Fulshear? Here's What to Know

  Over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff in Fulshear, TX? See 2026 income limits and how healthy households may lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Fulshear Families: The Right Plan for Each Member

  Fulshear family with one member needing prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on ACA and place healthy members on separate products to lower costs.

• Obamacare Alternatives in Cypress, Texas

  Paying too much for Obamacare in Cypress, TX? Healthy, tobacco-free families over 400% FPL may qualify for lower premiums. Local licensed agent. Not for everyone.

• Over the Subsidy Cliff in Cypress? Here's What to Know

  Over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff in Cypress, TX? See 2026 income limits and how healthy households may lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Cypress Families: The Right Plan for Each Member

  Cypress family with one member needing prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on ACA and place healthy members on separate products to lower costs.

• Obamacare Alternatives in Richmond, Texas

  Paying too much for Obamacare in Richmond, TX? Healthy, tobacco-free families over 400% FPL may qualify for lower premiums. Local licensed agent. Not for everyone.

• Over the Subsidy Cliff in Richmond? Here's What to Know

  Over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff in Richmond, TX? See 2026 income limits and how healthy households may lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Richmond Families: The Right Plan for Each Member

  Richmond family with one member needing prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on ACA and place healthy members on separate products to lower costs.

• Obamacare Alternatives in Brookshire, Texas

  Paying too much for Obamacare in Brookshire, TX? Healthy, tobacco-free families over 400% FPL may qualify for lower premiums. Local licensed agent. Not for everyone.

• Over the Subsidy Cliff in Brookshire? Here's What to Know

  Over the 400% FPL subsidy cliff in Brookshire, TX? See 2026 income limits and how healthy households may lower premiums. Not everyone qualifies.

• Brookshire Families: The Right Plan for Each Member

  Brookshire family with one member needing prescriptions or pre-existing coverage? Keep them on ACA and place healthy members on separate products to lower costs.

Shopping during open enrollment? See the ACA & Medicare enrollment deadlines — apply by December 15 for a January 1 start.